Kent College Pembury
Kent College Pembury is a co-ed boarding and day school in Wells, Kent, educating pupils aged 2 - 18 and founded in 1886. Boarding fees are £17,317 - £17,317 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 11 - 18
- Ethos
- Methodist
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Kent College Pembury
The story, ethos and character of Kent College Pembury.
- Setting
- Rural
- Ethos
- Methodist
- Head
- Miss Katrina Handford
Why choose Kent College Pembury? Top School for Value Added - We take good students and make them great. On average, our international students experience an improvement of 1.5 grades in their GCSE results. Personalised Learning Environment - With small class sizes, dedicated academic and pastoral care, and a broad academic offering, every student receives the tailored they need to thrive.
Academic Offering - In addition to the 23 subjects currently available at the Sixth Form, the school is introducing BTECs in Medical Science, Criminology, Media, Marketing, and Information Technology, along with Engineering courses in Key Stage 3.
This expansion allows students to pursue pathways that align with their individual interests and aspirations.
Beautiful, Safe, and Convenient Location - Set in 75 acres of beautiful Kent countryside near Royal Tunbridge Wells, we're just 35 minutes from London and under an hour from Gatwick and Heathrow Airports. Vibrant Co-Curricular Life - From performing arts and STEM to sports and leadership, our extensive enrichment programme encourages every student to explore their passions and grow in confidence.
What the school is known for? Kent College Pembury is a leading independent day and boarding school nestled in 75 acres of beautiful Kent countryside. Known for its nurturing ethos, academic excellence, and outstanding pastoral care, the school offers a personalised education from ages 3 to 18.
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Academics at Kent College Pembury
What pupils study at Kent College Pembury — and where it takes them.
to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum. In Years 7-8, pupils study English, Maths, Science, French, Spanish, Geography, History, Computer Science, Art, Drama, Music, Textiles and Food Technology. International students will have EAL lessons within their timetable.
PE and Sport and Wellbeing lessons are also in the timetable. In Year 9, students are set in Maths, English and Computer Science. They continue to study History, Geography, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. They choose two subjects from Classics, French, German, Spanish and EAL.
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
Higher Education & Careers In 2023 83% of students will go to their first choice university to study a wide range of subjects including Architecture, Art of Computer Animation, Chemical Engineering, Criminology, English, Fashion Textiles, Film Production, Liberal Arts, Marketing & Management, Sport & Exercise Science. Our recent leavers have headed to universities including Bath, Bristol, Cambridge, Durham, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Oxford Brookes and Warwick.
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Kent College Pembury
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Kent College Pembury.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 1, Boys 0, Mixed 1
- Exeat weekends
- Yes
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- No
Our boarding community is at the heart of school life with boarders from the UK and all over the world. We pride ourselves on the warm, family feel of our boarding houses which are a home from home for our boarders. Life at Kent College is full of opportunity and our boarders are given the space to flourish academically and achieve outstanding success.
We model healthy lifestyles and nurture emotional and physical wellbeing. We celebrate diversity and champion inclusivity so our boarders can interact confidently and positively with all members of our community. Pupils can be full boarders, weekly boarders or flexi-board at any time during their education at Kent College.
A genuine home away from home
Kent College's boarding community is made up of a Senior Boarding House, James & Osborn, which is a modern, purpose built facility which is refurbished and updated regularly to provide homely spaces for girls to live, learn and thrive. James & Osborn, Senior School Boarding (Boys and Girls) James and Osborn is a purpose built boarding house and provides modern and comfortable facilities for all our boarders from 11-18 years.
The boarding house is run by experienced staff including a house parent and assistant house parent who are on hand to provide encouragement, and care. Boarders share rooms of up to three, and older boarders may have their own rooms, some with an ensuite.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Kent College Pembury admissions
How children join Kent College Pembury, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
for A Level subjects will apply. Sixth Form Foundation Course: This is a pre A Level, 3 year course. Students should be at an intermediate level at English. Working at or towards CEFR level B2. Requirements for interviews We are always delighted to meet prospective parents and students if they are able to visit the school, either before making or during an application.
This is the ideal time for us to informally assess a student's English ability and the opportunity for the family to get to know the school before making such an important decision about their daughter's education. For candidates overseas, interviews are held on Zoom and we aim to arrange at a suitable times for the school and student.
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Kent College Pembury fees & funding
What Kent College Pembury costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Kent College Pembury.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Kent College Pembury against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Kent College Pembury location & travel
Where Kent College Pembury is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Old Church Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4AX , England Airport transfer The school is a 40 minute drive from Gatwick international airport and an hour from Heathrow. The transfer cost is approximately £70 from Gatwick and £110 from Heathrow.
Transport to and from these airports can be arranged for boarding students at the beginning and end of terms. Travel time to London by train Less than 1 hour Telephone +44 (0)1892 820218 Website https://www. kent-college. co. uk Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1.
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